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Truly Red Spiced Dal Recipe


Truly Red Spiced Dal Recipe
A little unorthodox to some, but I love this spicy combination of peppers, herbs, and vegetable juice with the creamy red lentils. A great source of veggie protein and fiber!

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Ingredients
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1/2 cup red lentils
  • 1/2 tsp mustard seed
  • 1 large white onion, chopped
  • 1 tbsp minced ginger
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, seeds IN, minced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 tbsp coriander
  • 2 tsp cumin
  • 1 plum tomato, chopped
  • 1/2 cup V8 or tomato juice
  • salt to taste
  • 1/2 tbsp cilantro

Directions
  1. Bring water to a boil in a small saucepan.
  2. Add lentils, stirring, then reduce heat.
  3. Cover and simmer 15 minutes.
  4. Meanwhile, heat a large, non-stick skillet and add mustard seeds.
  5. When they begin to pop, add onion, ginger, jalapeno and garlic.
  6. Add a splash of water and cook until the onions and garlic are golden.
  7. Add coriander and cumin, cook 1 minute.
  8. Add tomatoes and cook, stirring, until tomato is saucy.
  9. Add V8 and bring to a boil.
  10. Reduce heat and cook 6 minutes.
  11. Stir in cooked lentils and remove from heat.
  12. Add salt and cilantro, stirring well.
  13. Serve.

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Amount Per Serving
Calories: 227.7
Total Fat: 1.4 g
Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
Sodium: 174.6 mg
Total Carbs: 41.1 g
Dietary Fiber: 9.5 g
Protein: 15.0 g
WW Points: 4


Jo, you like Indian food?


Hi jo, great post! Thanks for sharing - Amna.


I love Dals and this one sounds wonderful. Thanks so much, Jo! :)


Sounds fantastic to me! Another great post Jo-Jo.


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